Toby Folwick wrote:
>
> Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone knows the inside
> height dimensions of the 1950's 13 segment models, and
> the 1960's 7 segment models. I'm assuming that the
> height of those models was consistent, much like the
> width was pretty much consistent.
>
> I've had to pass up on a couple great deals on old
> pipe frames (40's) because they were not tall enough
> for my 6'2" body. The 1960 Tradewind I've got is a
> perfect inside height, and I'm thinking I want a 13
> segment for my next project.
>
> any info?
>
> Toby 2029
>
Hi Toby:
Here is some information from old sales literature in the
Archives. The pipe frames (at least in 1949) had an interior
height of 6'2" while the 13 panel trailers (at least in
1954) had an interior height of 6'3". I could not find any
interior height specs for the 7 panels trailers in 1958 or
1959, the last two year of sales literature I have.
The height of the exterior door was increased about 2 inches
in 1955 so people would not have to stoop as much when
entering the trailer. Door opening height might contribute
slightly to your perception of interior height.
Fred Coldwell
VAC Archive Historian
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